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The underwater harvest hoping for a bumper crop
Volunteers and conservationists have been gathering seagrass seeds along the Solent coast near Southampton in an effort to restore Britain’s badly depleted seagrass meadows, which play a significant role in absorbing carbon dioxide and supporting marine life. The early-morning harvest, timed to an exceptionally low tide, forms part of a wider restoration effort, as seagrass…
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Retired UK civil servants failed by pension outsourcing, government says
The UK government has admitted that retired civil servants have been failed by the outsourcing of their pension scheme to Capita, with maladministration leaving some claimants waiting up to a year for payments. The Cabinet Office is now looking to bring the scheme back in-house after “unacceptable” service levels left pensioners and bereaved relatives in…
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JD Sports expands presence in Sheffield with opening of new megastore in Meadowhall shopping centre – Retail Technology Innovation Hub
JD Sports is opening a substantially larger store at Meadowhall in Sheffield, expanding its local presence and signalling confidence in the shopping centre as a retail destination. The new “megastore” is intended to give customers a wider choice of sportswear, footwear and fashion brands in a higher-specification space. The store is due to open on…
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Trump told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to ‘pay some damages’ for wildfire smoke coming across border: ‘Our air has been poisoned’
US President Donald Trump has said Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney should “pay some damages” over wildfire smoke drifting across the border into the United States, claiming that American air had been “poisoned” as a result. The remarks add another point of friction to the already strained relationship between Washington and Ottawa, which has recently…
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Council under fire from Sheffield tower block resident over safety failings
A long-standing resident of Sheffield’s Netherthorpe tower block has spoken out against the city council, arguing that years of cost-cutting have left the building in a dangerous state. Peter MacLoughlin, who has lived in a 14th-floor flat since 1988 and previously served as the city’s Cabinet Member for Housing, says damp, pest infestations, structural cracks…
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Regional divide emerges as Andy Burnham’s leadership faces early scrutiny
Andy Burnham’s premiership faced early scrutiny and pressure in the period following his rise to power, with critics questioning the legitimacy of his ascent and the direction of his policy agenda. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch publicly called on the new administration to cut welfare spending, rule out further tax rises and speed up domestic oil…
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Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup final after Fernández red card
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in New Jersey to win the 2026 World Cup final, denying the defending champions the chance to retain their title. The closing stages turned contentious when Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández was sent off in the 90th minute for a late tackle on Pau Cubarsi, with four of his…
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Lamine Yamal’s adorable three-year-old brother steals the show again as he shares heartfelt moment with World Cup winner on the pitch
This is a short human-interest piece from the Daily Mail focusing on Lamine Yamal’s three-year-old brother, who reportedly featured in a touching moment with a World Cup-winning player on the pitch following Spain’s final victory. The story taps into the wider celebrations after Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2026 World Cup final, with the…